6 Simple Tips to FIGHT Cold and Flu
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted January 6, 2024
You’re in good company if you’re battling the sniffles right now.
The post-holiday viral surge has begun. And everywhere you look, folks are dropping like flies.
The stress of creating the “perfect” holiday and spending lots of time mingling with family and friends has made us ALL more vulnerable to catching colds or flu.
And unfortunately, mainstream medicine has little to offer when it comes to getting over these common bugs.
But these 6 easy-to-implement tips can help you overcome the worst of a cold or flu FAST.
Conventional medicine always misses the mark when it comes to colds or flu.
You’re essentially told there’s nothing you can do and to wait it out while popping risky and ineffective over-the-counter meds.
But just like focusing on the immune system is the best way to avoid colds or flu, it’s ALSO the best way to get over one faster.
There are simple things you can do to boost your immune system and make your body more resilient.
Taking these steps can shorten the duration of a cold or flu and get you back to feeling like your old self in no time…
- Support your immune system before and after you get sick. Heading into virus season, increase the protein you’re eating to boost your levels of immune-system-supporting amino acids. And double your efforts to cut immunity-lowering sugar from your meals.
Eat LOTS of fresh veggies, especially garlic and onion. These often-overlooked vegetables are brimming with natural antibiotic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties that can help you quickly get over a cold or flu. And be sure to use plenty of healing spices in your dishes, including turmeric, thyme, and basil.
- LISTEN to your body. When you’re ill, it’s essential to follow your intuition. Trust what your body is telling you. If you don’t feel hungry, don’t eat. Fasting is a time-honored way to quickly get rid of a cold. If you do feel like eating, choose simple foods like soups and broths.
- Dial down the stress. One of the reasons everyone is sick right now is that our immune systems have been weakened by the hustle and stress of the holiday season. Always being on the go makes you more susceptible to catching colds or flu and can cause the illness to hang around longer. Slowing down and cutting your stress levels can help you recover faster and avoid the next bug that comes along.
- Sweat it out. Steam rooms or saunas are terrific tools to detoxify your body and shorten illnesses. They also help reduce stress and ease the aches and pains of a cold or flu.
- Sleep is CRITICAL for fighting off viral illnesses. Getting enough quality shuteye can help you avoid getting sick in the first place. And if you’re already battling the sniffles, sleep will fuel up your body to fight off the cold or flu faster. Aim for seven to nine hours a night.
- Support your immune system with healing herbs. Echinacea, turmeric, and olive leaf promote faster healing and ease cold or flu symptoms.
Don’t just “wait out” that cold or flu. These simple steps can have you feeling better FAST.
P.S. Try this small (but POWERFUL!) berry to end your cold or flu even QUICKER.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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